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Preston to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cardiff takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m
£64–124

Preston to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 58m.

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